Public housing agency formed in 1961 to serve low-income families in Cooke County. Administers HUD's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 8 New Construction Program, and operates three multifamily properties (Turner Apartments and Pecan Creek Village for seniors 62+, and Washington Court/Walnut Lane family units). Currently serves 261 households with 421 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Services Provided
Public housing & senior housing application
Walk-in
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ID requiredThree properties operated: Turner Apart…
Requirements
Application can be requested by phone or picked up in person. Income, assets, and household composition verified. Government-issued ID typically required for all household members 18+.
Limits
Three properties operated: Turner Apartments and Pecan Creek Village (senior housing, age 62+), and Washington Court/Walnut Lane (family units including duplexes and homes). Contact the authority directly for current unit availability and waitlist status per property.
Eligibility
Low-income households serving Cooke County. Senior properties (Turner, Pecan Creek Village) restricted to age 62+. Family properties (Washington Court/Walnut Lane) open to qualifying families.
ID Required
Yes — first-time visitors should bring photo ID.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher application
Walk-in
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ID requiredSection 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitli…
Requirements
Application can be requested by phone (mailed) or picked up in person at the office. In-person submission preferred to ensure completeness. PHA collects information on family income, assets, and family composition, verified with local agencies, employer, and bank. Applicants must promptly notify the authority of changes to contact info, income, or household composition or risk removal from the waiting list.
Limits
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is open until further notice for Cooke County. Selected applicants are placed on the waiting list by date/time of application receipt, by order of preferences. The Section 8 New Construction Program waitlist is closed. 421 vouchers total, currently serving 261 households.
Eligibility
US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens with eligible immigration status. Family's income generally may not exceed 50% of the median income for Cooke County. By law, 75% of vouchers must go to applicants with incomes at or below 30% of area median income. Preferences given to local residents, working individuals, elderly persons, and domestic violence victims. Serves Cooke County residents.
